# Bubble Loops vs Bubble Shooter Classic Match

The clearest difference is rating: Bubble Shooter Classic Match at 4.5 against Bubble Loops's 3.9. Bubble Shooter Classic Match also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 26 months) and ratings volume (10K vs 70). Bubble Loops's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (75% vs 62%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bubble Loops sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Bubble Shooter Classic Match sells 17 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bubble Shooter Classic Match holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bubble Shooter Classic Match has 10K ratings behind it against 70, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 75% of Bubble Loops's written reviews are positive against 62% of Bubble Shooter Classic Match's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Bubble Loops ships an update every 26 months, Bubble Shooter Classic Match monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bubble Loops | Bubble Shooter Classic Match |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (70 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-loops/id426915300/reviews) | **[4.5 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-shooter-classic-match/id1239356155/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 70 | **10K** |
| Positive reviews | **75.2% of reviews** | 61.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 26 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 40 MB | 101 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fapps World et Cie S.E.C.S.](https://appshunter.io/developer/881437066) | [Ilyon Dynamics Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/604044223) |

## What reviewers say

### Bubble Loops

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-loops/id426915300)

Engage in a unique bubble shooter experience where bubbles move in dynamic loops. Match three or more of the same color to burst them, earning points that increase with combo bursts. Strategize with bonus bubbles and conquer 48 levels across three difficulty settings.

**Highlights:** Bubbles move in loops, Match 3 or more bubbles, Bonus bubbles for strategy, 48 different levels, 3 difficulty levels per level, Worldwide high score list

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Level pack 4 | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

-  addictive game
- Fun and entertaining
- Good time waster
- Keeps brain active
- Challenging gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- Crashes frequently
- Loses progress
- Freezes often
- Ads are intrusive
- Not as responsive

**Reported bugs**

- Constant crashes
- Game freezes
- Loses progress
- App not installing
- Lines stalling

**Requested features**

- More simpler levels
- Move ads to another location
- Add more levels
- Ability to play as long as desired
- Improve accuracy


### Bubble Shooter Classic Match

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-shooter-classic-match/id1239356155)

Engage in a classic bubble-popping puzzle game with hundreds of levels. Match three or more colored bubbles to clear the board, achieve high scores, and overcome challenges. Utilize special boosters and power-ups to aid your progress.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of addictive levels, Match 3 or more colored bubbles, Unlock boosters and power-ups, Reach high scores and get 3 stars, Swap bubbles without limit, Play offline

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mini Coin Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mini Coin Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| XS coins pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Coin Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| S coins pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Small Coin Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Shooter Bundle | $5.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coin Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| M coins pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coin Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Super Bundle | $11.99 | one-time |
| Large Coin Pack | $17.99 | one-time |
| Large Coin Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bundle | $24.99 | one-time |
| Huge Coin Pack | $49.99 | one-time |
| XL coin pack | $49.99 | one-time |
| XL Coin Pack | $94.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Challenging
- 👍 Relaxing
- 👍 Fun to play with daughter
- 👍 Great way to pass time

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive for power-ups and coins
- 🐛 Freezes and crashes
- 🛑 Too many ads
- 🛑 Ads interrupt gameplay
- 🛑 Ads not available when needed

**Reported bugs**

- Levels become impossible to complete without spending money
- Game freezes and crashes after clearing levels
- No videos available when trying to get extra lives

**Requested features**

- More ways to earn coins
- Ability to turn off sound
- Ability to save progress and resume later


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bubble Loops free?

Bubble Loops is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Bubble Shooter Classic Match free?

Bubble Shooter Classic Match is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bubble Loops or Bubble Shooter Classic Match?

Bubble Shooter Classic Match is rated higher. Bubble Loops averages 3.9 out of 5 from 70 ratings, while Bubble Shooter Classic Match averages 4.5 from 10K ratings.

### Do Bubble Loops or Bubble Shooter Classic Match have ads?

Bubble Shooter Classic Match shows ads; Bubble Loops does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bubble Loops or Bubble Shooter Classic Match?

Bubble Loops ships an update every 26 months, and Bubble Shooter Classic Match monthly. Most recently, Bubble Loops was updated on October 23, 2026 and Bubble Shooter Classic Match on October 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*